LESLEY UNIVERSITY DEAN GRADUATE SCHOOL of EDUCATION DRAFT 11/12/10 Lesley University seeks a visionary and innovative academic leader for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Education. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operating across the country, Lesley University is a national teaching and learning university, and one of the largest master’s degree-granting institutions in the United States. A dynamic university with a strong, committed faculty, Lesley enrolls 8,500 students in its four schools: Lesley College, The Art Institute of Boston, The Graduate School of Education, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education now enrolls more than 5,000 graduate students in professional development, certification and degree programs from the Master’s through the doctoral level offered in multiple delivery models. Founded in 1909 in Cambridge to prepare early childhood educators, on campus, off-campus, in Massachusetts, and in 23 states. Lesley’s Graduate School of Education is renowned for its innovative programs in classroom teacher licensure, creative arts, educational leadership, literacy and STEM offered in diverse delivery models. The Graduate School of Education’s doctoral program offers specializations in interdisciplinary studies, adult learning, and educational leadership. Its centers are engaged in professional development, research, and evaluation. Lesley University has just celebrated its centennial year and has recently completed a strategic planning process that focuses on growth of programs and facilities that will guide the university into its second century. Mission and Values The University’s mission connects with Lesley’s past, drives its present operations, and guides its future. Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field. Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world. Four core values support the University’s mission: democracy, inquiry, equity, and community. History Lesley’s reputation for educational innovation began in 1909 with founder Edith Lesley’s vision to transform the field of teacher training to enable teachers to become more professionally prepared for the classroom. A successful and determined teacher of kindergarten students, Edith Lesley founded her own institution, The Lesley Normal School, with the goal of providing professional training for kindergarten teachers. She directed the school over the next 25 years, a time during which it achieved a strong reputation for excellence in teacher preparation. With the increasing recognition of the need for professional teacher training, Lesley Normal School was incorporated in 1942 as a nonprofit institution of higher education under the direction of a board of trustees, and a year later it adopted the name Lesley College. The College received its undergraduate accreditation in 1954, the same year it inaugurated a graduate school. In the 1970’s Lesley began offering graduate degree programs for teacher professional development in Colorado, and since that time it has expanded its network of teachers to include programs in 23 states. With the broadening of its outreach and professional offerings, Lesley changed its name in September, 2000, to Lesley University, which more accurately reflects its academic programs and mission. Lesley Today The University’ president, Dr. Joseph Moore, took office in July 2007. Only one year into his presidency, two very significant events occurred. The University received a transformational gift of $136 million from former Lesley Board of Trustees Chair Frank C. Doble. The gift increased the university endowment to $200 million. The second was a real estate purchase that will enable the building of a third Lesley campus in Cambridge. Under President Moore's leadership, Lesley has partnered with the Episcopal Divinity School to purchase seven buildings and to share the facilities of their historic campus on Brattle Street. The arrangement will provide greater Lesley residence hall capacity and much needed library and classroom space, function and meeting space, as well as a new home for the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences. In addition, the restoration and integration of an historic church will bring the Art Institute of Boston to Cambridge, allowing for the creation of an arts quad in the Porter Square location. During his second year in office, the Board endorsed a new strategic plan, “Into the Second Century: the Strategic Plan for Lesley University, 2009-2012.” This plan details ten priorities including student learning, academic program development, personnel support partnerships, technology, facilities, alumni relations, and fundraising. The institution is developing a process for a successor strategic plan for 2012-2015. An Urban University Located in the heart of Cambridge, Lesley offers the warmth and informality of a small community with access to the resources of the world. The Boston-Cambridge metropolitan area serves as a major academic, political, business, cultural, healthcare, and technological center. Lesley shares Cambridge with Harvard and MIT and the region with 60 neighboring institutions, including Tufts, Brandeis, Wellesley, Boston University, Boston College, and Northeastern, among others. These world-class institutions form an intellectual community in which Lesley students and faculty participate. The city’s cultural life is one of great distinction and variety and host to museums, theatres, concert halls, galleries, cafes, bookstores, libraries, restaurants, clubs, and sporting events to suit every taste. The mountains of New England and shoreline of Cape Cod provide the area with a context of outdoor beauty and seasonal diversity. The Graduate School of Education Lesley has long been recognized as a leading university in the United States for those who pursue the study of education. Along with its outstanding reputation for pace-setting educational programs and innovative teaching techniques, Lesley is known for preparing students for lives and careers that make a difference in the world. A belief in the transformational power of engaged citizenship lies at the very heart of its programs in the Graduate School of Education. Lesley’s education programs are rooted in strong commitments to cultural pluralism, inclusive communities, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Faculty play a key role on campus and on the national stage in molding the future shape of education in our society. Graduates are prepared to become leaders endowed with the vision, passion, and expertise to bring about change in education for both the present and the future. Enrolling close to 5,000 students, the Graduate School of Education is the larges of the four schools and offers opportunities for advanced study in many fields that lead to initial and professional licenses, Master’s degrees, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study, Ph.D.’s and Advanced Professional Certificates. Many of these degree programs are offer on the Cambridge campus with some offered in 23 other states or online. In 1975, Lesley filled a pressing need by pioneering the ‘cohort mode,’ which delivered quality, weekend programs held in accessible locations. The institution is presently addressing challenges, many of which stem from ever-changing state regulations, and is building from that cohort model to develop new programs and delivery models to meet the needs of school personnel. Faculty involvement in community schools, partnerships with school systems, and well-prepared alumni are hallmarks of the Graduate School of Education.
During the academic year 2009-10 Lesley was fortunate to receive over $2 million in federal, state, and private foundation grants to further its critical work in the field of education. These grants will support faculty work in varied fields from mathematics to trauma education to the creative arts. The Division of Creative Arts in Learning recently received a significant Ford Foundation Grant to sponsor Voices from the Field – Arts Integration. This cutting edge national research project puts the Graduate School of Education in the forefront of arts in education.
The 57 core faculty and 300 active adjunct faculty in the Graduate School of Education are organized by five Divisions, all overseen by faculty directors. They include:
Creative Arts in Learning: Language and Literacy
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment (including 3 PhD programs)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Language and Literacy
Teaching, Learning and Leadership (first licenses in ECE, elementary/ MS/HS and Special Education; Education Leadership
Academic Offerings in the Graduate School of Education The Graduate School of Education offers a wide range of learning opportunities in more than 150 different locations and 23 states. These programs are offered in several different innovative delivery formats – online, hybrid, low residency, and face-to-face. The programs range from
Professional Development workshops and Institutes
Master's programs leading to initial and professional licensure
Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study
Ph.D. programs
Lesley’s programs fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Education teacher licensure regulations, and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASTDC) which enables graduates approved for licensure to apply for comparable positions in 45 states. Lesley’s Graduate School of Education is expanding its approach to delivery options for graduate programs. Increasingly, master’s degrees will be offered in multiple formats, including low residency and online options as well as hybrid which combines face-to-face and online throughout the country. Courses will, of course, continue to be offered face-to-face on the Cambridge campus. Program Offerings on campus include:
Masters degrees in: Art Education (K-8 and 5-12), Community Arts, Early Childhood (of children with and without disabilities – PreK-2), Creative Arts in Learning, Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, High School (History, English, Math), Middle School (History, English, Math, General Science), Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Specialist Teacher of Reading, TESOL (in development)
CAGS in Curriculum & Instruction, Specialist Teacher in Reading, and Educational Leadership
M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Studies, Adult Development and Educational Leadership
Masters in Education include: Mathematics Education, Science in Education, and Technology in Education
PhD program is Educational Studies w/spec in Adult Learning,
Partnerships and Collaborations By partnering with institutions and organizations with complementary missions Lesley reaches new and existing audiences at the Cambridge campus and in the twenty-three states in which it offer programs.
Lesley looks for partnerships with districts looking for assistance with professional development for teachers, particularly in high needs areas. Examples include partnerships with Lawrence, MA to provide professional development in special education, and with multiple MA districts to provide Mathematics education. Nationally Lesley University has partnered with Clarke County, Las Vegas, NV School District supporting Elementary Education Teachers and with 47 districts in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin in the area of literacy.
An exciting partnership demonstrating collaboration with a community college is Lesley University and Tacoma Community College (Tacoma, WA) Partnership. Tacoma Community College (TCC) in Tacoma, Washington and Lesley University have established a partnership to offer a program for students to complete their baccalaureate degrees and meet the requirements for a Residency Certification in Special Education and/or Elementary Education. The Leventhal Map Program is an example of a partnership with an organization offering significant educational resources that enhance teaching in K-12 settings. Offered through the Summer Institute for Teachers, the Map Program leverages the resources of the Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library and the Lesley Graduate School of Education to provide participants with a rich and rewarding learning opportunity. The goal is to increase geographic literacy of educators (and other participants) and promote the interdisciplinary use of maps in K-12 classrooms.
Lesley collaborates with organizations that have educational products that benefit schools and who might seek to partner for purposes of teacher training and professional development. Apple (Professional Development for Maine teachers involved in the one-on-one laptop project), the Urban Teachers Center (http://urbanteachercenter.org/index.html) and Citizens schools (http://nationalcenter.lesley.edu/curriculum-master-of-education-in-curriculum-and-instruction-out-of-school-time/) are examples of such partnerships. The National Center for Teachers and School Leaders The National Center provides a virtual presence for Lesley and serves as a portal for life-long educator’s work; its presence heightens awareness and interest in the educational resources provided by Lesley University. Currently, there are two distinct populations for graduate students enrolled in Lesley’s off-campus programs: licensed teachers, many of whom have a number of years of classroom experience, and pre-service teachers who are seeking initial license. Three programs are offered nationally: Technology in Education, Integrated Teaching through the Arts, and Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in Literacy. In Massachusetts, additional programs in Special Education, Elementary Education Initial Licensure, Counseling/Psychology, and Adult Degree Completion are offered as well. Lesley embraces multiple delivery formats and is expanding course offerings. The new National Center reports to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and works closely with all the constituencies of the University. In keeping with its mission, the National Center works with metropolitan school districts, state agencies, and other groups seeking to improve P-12 student experiences and performance through data driven decision-making that results in innovative and creative educational solutions. These solutions will assist teachers and school leaders to re-imagine schools and curriculum in ways that support 21st-century learning and prepare children for their future. The Centers The Graduate School of Education houses various Centers that assist teachers and educators in developing innovative tools and provides cutting edge research in specific areas. The Centers are directed by faculty with distinguished reputations in their specific fields and who are sought after as experts in educational reform.
The Center for Mathematics Achievement at Lesley University is dedicated to assisting teachers in improving their knowledge of mathematics. The Center believes that teachers who have enriched their own knowledge are better able to provide more effective opportunities in mathematics to their students. The Center’s innovative work, funded by State and NSF grants, has shown tangible results, as evidenced by improved MCAS math scores.
The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative at Lesley University delivers high quality courses in professional development to administrators, literacy coaches, classroom teachers, and other literacy teachers and specialists. In a variety of professional development contexts such as institutes, seminars, conferences, and long-term structures, the Center supports improvement in literacy outcomes for students K-8.
The Center for Special Education is dedicated to training educators in improved methods of teaching for learners with disabilities. The Center seeks to build collaborations among families, schools, and communities that enhance the learning experience of every child, adolescent, and adult.
· Program and Evaluation Research Group (PERG) offers program evaluation services for projects of all sizes in a variety of educational contexts. PERG has carried out over 600 program evaluations; sponsored workshops, courses, and other educational activities; and engaged in a range of foundation- and government-sponsored research studies. The staff and associates have expertise in the arts, sciences, and mathematics; child and adult development; organizational development; and museum studies and education. Lesley Alumni Lesley is distinctive in its focus on developing new teachers and providing life long professional development for those already in the classroom. With 50,000 Lesley alumni (the majority in the teaching professions) the Graduate School of Education’s scope of influence on the classroom is almost without peer as evidenced by the honors bestowed upon Lesley alumna. In 2010 the National Art Education Association named Diana McDougal, a Lesley alumna teaching in Wyoming, its Pacific Region Art and Educator of the year; Michele Brees, teaching in Seattle Washington, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching from President Obama; and Lesley grad, Yehudit Lekovich, director of the Science Center of the Bar Lev Middle School in Kfar Saba, Israel, was among Israel’s six teachers of the year and was honored for helping families and children use technology to perpetuate the memories of loved ones who were killed in wars.. Lesley University alumnus, Craig Martin, was recently named one of Boston’s Teachers of the Year and Jae Goodwin was named the 2010 Teacher of the Year Operations The work of the Graduate School of Education is supported by an energetic, experienced, and dedicated staff of 23. The Associate Dean serves as the dean’s deputy as well as the director of the university centers. The position also oversees the operations, facilities, technology, and budget of the school. A new associate dean position has been created to serve as the executive director of the National Center. In addition, the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs oversees a staff of four assistant directors and the coordinator of academic publications, the curriculum coordinator, and several advisors. The school has a budget of $32 million and a full-time faculty of 57 and an active adjunct faculty of 300. The Role of the Dean The new Dean will join Lesley University at an important moment in its history as it capitalizes on its faculty expertise and academic programming to strengthen its position as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial schools of education dedicated to addressing the challenges that face the world of education. The new Dean will serve as the internal and external advocate for the School and as the ambassador for Lesley to the education community nationwide. The Dean will be responsible for sustaining the school’s record of success in serving educators nationwide through innovative programs offered in a variety of delivery models. The Graduate School of Education takes seriously its mission of preparing teachers in Massachusetts and across the nation to face the challenges of the future and shape the course of American education. Reporting to the Provost and serving on the senior leadership team, the Dean will collaborate with the Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, the Dean of the Art Institute of Boston and the Dean of Lesley College, Division/Program directors, faculty and staff, to promote new ideas and concepts for programs which will inspire a dedicated commitment to excellence in teaching. The Dean is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of the School, including: initiating plans for short- and long-term goals, planning and managing enrollments and budgets, and managing the academic leadership of the school. Attention to growth of on-site, off-campus, and online programs is integral part of this position, as is a proven commitment to diversity, fairness, and equal opportunity. The Dean is a member of the President’s council. The Dean will:
Be responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of the school. This includes initiating short-and long-term goals, setting agendas for the school's academic leadership team, managing the administrative leadership of the school, and administering cross university collaboration.
Direct the Graduate School of Education in sustained engagement to work with K-12 education in an effort to address the achievement gap in student learning.
Oversee the design of competitive delivery models of graduate programs and assess student learning outcomes with faculty colleagues
Strengthen Lesley University's engagement in urban education, through partnerships, support services, and degree programs.
Lead and engage the Graduate School of Education on issues, programs, and studies that address the connections among educational attainment, race and ethnicity, and income.
Integrate appropriate forms of digital technology and related software that enhance student learning
Generate and implement new ideas and concepts to increase external financial support.
Supervise the Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, Division Directors, and Office of the Dean Administrative staff. Oversee supervision and evaluation process throughout the school.
Be responsible for overall academic and pedagogical quality of programs in the school including: academic planning; curriculum review and development; professional accreditation; program outreach; grants, institutes and conferences, and admissions standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to a student-centric, not teacher-centric, educational environment that values student engagement and transparent student learning outcomes.
Oversee the well-being of faculty, staff, and students in the school: including workload assignments; faculty and staff professional development; school quality of life; communication internal and external to the school; policies and practices with regard to adjunct faculty.
Explore new opportunities for grants, partnerships, and development funding that will augment the resources of the School
Manage the fiscal health of the school including budget management, projection and monitoring of school enrollments, academic planning for off-campus groups; and marketing strategies and publications.
Qualifications Lesley University seeks a seasoned, creative, and energetic individual who has a deep commitment to quality graduate education and a proven record of success in leading a broad-based strategic planning for academic programs. The position requires a broad understanding of the current educational landscape and a vision of how Lesley might affect reform in schools and classrooms. · A terminal degree in a relevant field, a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or professional activity to meet the necessary qualifications for assignment of faculty rank of Associate or Professor · A deep commitment to teacher education and a broad understanding of the current educational landscape · The ability to work effectively with the University’s administration both as a key member of the leadership team and as an advocate for the goals and needs of the Graduate School of Education
A proven track record of leading and implementing a broad-based strategic vision for academic programs
Experience in leading organizational change at a senior administrative level in an academic setting
A history of proactive leadership on issues of race, gender, and cultural diversity, and a commitment to working with colleagues to develop a university culture connected to diverse communities
A strong record as a scholar/teacher; the ability to further faculty research and scholarship
The capacity to work creatively and collegially with fellow Lesley University Deans, Division/Program Directors, and faculty, in order to support and promote new ideas and programs to inspire a dedication to excellent teaching
Experience in assessing student learning outcomes, including regular review of academic standards and quality of programs and instruction
Facility with technology and its capacity to enhance all aspects of the university, including administration and delivery of distance learning opportunities
Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Application Process Lesley is working with Lansing & Whitfield in this search. Please send cover letter and CV electronically to Margot Lansing at Lansing & Whitfield at margotlansing@comcast.net, or apply directly to Lesley University http://www.lesley.edu/hr/postings.html. For further information please call Margot Lansing at 781.237.1754. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.
DEAN
GRADUATE SCHOOL of EDUCATION
DRAFT 11/12/10
Lesley University seeks a visionary and innovative academic leader for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Education. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operating across the country, Lesley University is a national teaching and learning university, and one of the largest master’s degree-granting institutions in the United States.
A dynamic university with a strong, committed faculty, Lesley enrolls 8,500 students in its four schools: Lesley College, The Art Institute of Boston, The Graduate School of Education, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education now enrolls more than 5,000 graduate students in professional development, certification and degree programs from the Master’s through the doctoral level offered in multiple delivery models. Founded in 1909 in Cambridge to prepare early childhood educators, on campus, off-campus, in Massachusetts, and in 23 states. Lesley’s Graduate School of Education is renowned for its innovative programs in classroom teacher licensure, creative arts, educational leadership, literacy and STEM offered in diverse delivery models. The Graduate School of Education’s doctoral program offers specializations in interdisciplinary studies, adult learning, and educational leadership. Its centers are engaged in professional development, research, and evaluation.
Lesley University has just celebrated its centennial year and has recently completed a strategic planning process that focuses on growth of programs and facilities that will guide the university into its second century.
Mission and Values
The University’s mission connects with Lesley’s past, drives its present operations, and guides its future. Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field. Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world.
Four core values support the University’s mission: democracy, inquiry, equity, and community.
History
Lesley’s reputation for educational innovation began in 1909 with founder Edith Lesley’s vision to transform the field of teacher training to enable teachers to become more professionally prepared for the classroom. A successful and determined teacher of kindergarten students, Edith Lesley founded her own institution, The Lesley Normal School, with the goal of providing professional training for kindergarten teachers. She directed the school over the next 25 years, a time during which it achieved a strong reputation for excellence in teacher preparation.
With the increasing recognition of the need for professional teacher training, Lesley Normal School was incorporated in 1942 as a nonprofit institution of higher education under the direction of a board of trustees, and a year later it adopted the name Lesley College. The College received its undergraduate accreditation in 1954, the same year it inaugurated a graduate school. In the 1970’s Lesley began offering graduate degree programs for teacher professional development in Colorado, and since that time it has expanded its network of teachers to include programs in 23 states. With the broadening of its outreach and professional offerings, Lesley changed its name in September, 2000, to Lesley University, which more accurately reflects its academic programs and mission.
Lesley Today
The University’ president, Dr. Joseph Moore, took office in July 2007. Only one year into his presidency, two very significant events occurred. The University received a transformational gift of $136 million from former Lesley Board of Trustees Chair Frank C. Doble. The gift increased the university endowment to $200 million. The second was a real estate purchase that will enable the building of a third Lesley campus in Cambridge. Under President Moore's leadership, Lesley has partnered with the Episcopal Divinity School to purchase seven buildings and to share the facilities of their historic campus on Brattle Street. The arrangement will provide greater Lesley residence hall capacity and much needed library and classroom space, function and meeting space, as well as a new home for the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences. In addition, the restoration and integration of an historic church will bring the Art Institute of Boston to Cambridge, allowing for the creation of an arts quad in the Porter Square location.
During his second year in office, the Board endorsed a new strategic plan, “Into the Second Century: the Strategic Plan for Lesley University, 2009-2012.” This plan details ten priorities including student learning, academic program development, personnel support partnerships, technology, facilities, alumni relations, and fundraising. The institution is developing a process for a successor strategic plan for 2012-2015.
An Urban University
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Lesley offers the warmth and informality of a small community with access to the resources of the world. The Boston-Cambridge metropolitan area serves as a major academic, political, business, cultural, healthcare, and technological center. Lesley shares Cambridge with Harvard and MIT and the region with 60 neighboring institutions, including Tufts, Brandeis, Wellesley, Boston University, Boston College, and Northeastern, among others. These world-class institutions form an intellectual community in which Lesley students and faculty participate. The city’s cultural life is one of great distinction and variety and host to museums, theatres, concert halls, galleries, cafes, bookstores, libraries, restaurants, clubs, and sporting events to suit every taste. The mountains of New England and shoreline of Cape Cod provide the area with a context of outdoor beauty and seasonal diversity.
The Graduate School of Education
Lesley has long been recognized as a leading university in the United States for those who pursue the study of education. Along with its outstanding reputation for pace-setting educational programs and innovative teaching techniques, Lesley is known for preparing students for lives and careers that make a difference in the world. A belief in the transformational power of engaged citizenship lies at the very heart of its programs in the Graduate School of Education. Lesley’s education programs are rooted in strong commitments to cultural pluralism, inclusive communities, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Faculty play a key role on campus and on the national stage in molding the future shape of education in our society. Graduates are prepared to become leaders endowed with the vision, passion, and expertise to bring about change in education for both the present and the future.
Enrolling close to 5,000 students, the Graduate School of Education is the larges of the four schools and offers opportunities for advanced study in many fields that lead to initial and professional licenses, Master’s degrees, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study, Ph.D.’s and Advanced Professional Certificates. Many of these degree programs are offer on the Cambridge campus with some offered in 23 other states or online. In 1975, Lesley filled a pressing need by pioneering the ‘cohort mode,’ which delivered quality, weekend programs held in accessible locations. The institution is presently addressing challenges, many of which stem from ever-changing state regulations, and is building from that cohort model to develop new programs and delivery models to meet the needs of school personnel. Faculty involvement in community schools, partnerships with school systems, and well-prepared alumni are hallmarks of the Graduate School of Education.
During the academic year 2009-10 Lesley was fortunate to receive over $2 million in federal, state, and private foundation grants to further its critical work in the field of education. These grants will support faculty work in varied fields from mathematics to trauma education to the creative arts. The Division of Creative Arts in Learning recently received a significant Ford Foundation Grant to sponsor Voices from the Field – Arts Integration. This cutting edge national research project puts the Graduate School of Education in the forefront of arts in education.
The 57 core faculty and 300 active adjunct faculty in the Graduate School of Education are organized by five Divisions, all overseen by faculty directors. They include:
Academic Offerings in the Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education offers a wide range of learning opportunities in more than 150 different locations and 23 states. These programs are offered in several different innovative delivery formats – online, hybrid, low residency, and face-to-face. The programs range from
- Professional Development workshops and Institutes
- Master's programs leading to initial and professional licensure
- Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study
- Ph.D. programs
Lesley’s programs fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Education teacher licensure regulations, and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASTDC) which enables graduates approved for licensure to apply for comparable positions in 45 states.Lesley’s Graduate School of Education is expanding its approach to delivery options for graduate programs. Increasingly, master’s degrees will be offered in multiple formats, including low residency and online options as well as hybrid which combines face-to-face and online throughout the country. Courses will, of course, continue to be offered face-to-face on the Cambridge campus.
Program Offerings on campus include:
For a complete listing of degree offerings see http://web.lesley.edu/academics/graduate/program-listing/all_program_listings.asp?location=2641
Program Offerings on-line include:
Partnerships and Collaborations
By partnering with institutions and organizations with complementary missions Lesley reaches new and existing audiences at the Cambridge campus and in the twenty-three states in which it offer programs.
Lesley looks for partnerships with districts looking for assistance with professional development for teachers, particularly in high needs areas. Examples include partnerships with Lawrence, MA to provide professional development in special education, and with multiple MA districts to provide Mathematics education. Nationally Lesley University has partnered with Clarke County, Las Vegas, NV School District supporting Elementary Education Teachers and with 47 districts in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin in the area of literacy.
An exciting partnership demonstrating collaboration with a community college is Lesley University and Tacoma Community College (Tacoma, WA) Partnership. Tacoma Community College (TCC) in Tacoma, Washington and Lesley University have established a partnership to offer a program for students to complete their baccalaureate degrees and meet the requirements for a Residency Certification in Special Education and/or Elementary Education.
The Leventhal Map Program is an example of a partnership with an organization offering significant educational resources that enhance teaching in K-12 settings. Offered through the Summer Institute for Teachers, the Map Program leverages the resources of the Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library and the Lesley Graduate School of Education to provide participants with a rich and rewarding learning opportunity. The goal is to increase geographic literacy of educators (and other participants) and promote the interdisciplinary use of maps in K-12 classrooms.
Lesley collaborates with organizations that have educational products that benefit schools and who might seek to partner for purposes of teacher training and professional development. Apple (Professional Development for Maine teachers involved in the one-on-one laptop project), the Urban Teachers Center (http://urbanteachercenter.org/index.html) and Citizens schools (http://nationalcenter.lesley.edu/curriculum-master-of-education-in-curriculum-and-instruction-out-of-school-time/) are examples of such partnerships.
The National Center for Teachers and School Leaders
The National Center provides a virtual presence for Lesley and serves as a portal for life-long educator’s work; its presence heightens awareness and interest in the educational resources provided by Lesley University.
Currently, there are two distinct populations for graduate students enrolled in Lesley’s off-campus programs: licensed teachers, many of whom have a number of years of classroom experience, and pre-service teachers who are seeking initial license. Three programs are offered nationally: Technology in Education, Integrated Teaching through the Arts, and Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in Literacy. In Massachusetts, additional programs in Special Education, Elementary Education Initial Licensure, Counseling/Psychology, and Adult Degree Completion are offered as well. Lesley embraces multiple delivery formats and is expanding course offerings.
The new National Center reports to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and works closely with all the constituencies of the University. In keeping with its mission, the National Center works with metropolitan school districts, state agencies, and other groups seeking to improve P-12 student experiences and performance through data driven decision-making that results in innovative and creative educational solutions. These solutions will assist teachers and school leaders to re-imagine schools and curriculum in ways that support 21st-century learning and prepare children for their future.
The Centers
The Graduate School of Education houses various Centers that assist teachers and educators in developing innovative tools and provides cutting edge research in specific areas. The Centers are directed by faculty with distinguished reputations in their specific fields and who are sought after as experts in educational reform.
- The Center for Special Education is dedicated to training educators in improved methods of teaching for learners with disabilities. The Center seeks to build collaborations among families, schools, and communities that enhance the learning experience of every child, adolescent, and adult.
· Program and Evaluation Research Group (PERG) offers program evaluation services for projects of all sizes in a variety of educational contexts. PERG has carried out over 600 program evaluations; sponsored workshops, courses, and other educational activities; and engaged in a range of foundation- and government-sponsored research studies. The staff and associates have expertise in the arts, sciences, and mathematics; child and adult development; organizational development; and museum studies and education.Lesley Alumni
Lesley is distinctive in its focus on developing new teachers and providing life long professional development for those already in the classroom. With 50,000 Lesley alumni (the majority in the teaching professions) the Graduate School of Education’s scope of influence on the classroom is almost without peer as evidenced by the honors bestowed upon Lesley alumna. In 2010 the National Art Education Association named Diana McDougal, a Lesley alumna teaching in Wyoming, its Pacific Region Art and Educator of the year; Michele Brees, teaching in Seattle Washington, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching from President Obama; and Lesley grad, Yehudit Lekovich, director of the Science Center of the Bar Lev Middle School in Kfar Saba, Israel, was among Israel’s six teachers of the year and was honored for helping families and children use technology to perpetuate the memories of loved ones who were killed in wars.. Lesley University alumnus, Craig Martin, was recently named one of Boston’s Teachers of the Year and Jae Goodwin was named the 2010 Teacher of the Year
Operations
The work of the Graduate School of Education is supported by an energetic, experienced, and dedicated staff of 23. The Associate Dean serves as the dean’s deputy as well as the director of the university centers. The position also oversees the operations, facilities, technology, and budget of the school. A new associate dean position has been created to serve as the executive director of the National Center. In addition, the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs oversees a staff of four assistant directors and the coordinator of academic publications, the curriculum coordinator, and several advisors. The school has a budget of $32 million and a full-time faculty of 57 and an active adjunct faculty of 300.
The Role of the Dean
The new Dean will join Lesley University at an important moment in its history as it capitalizes on its faculty expertise and academic programming to strengthen its position as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial schools of education dedicated to addressing the challenges that face the world of education. The new Dean will serve as the internal and external advocate for the School and as the ambassador for Lesley to the education community nationwide.
The Dean will be responsible for sustaining the school’s record of success in serving educators nationwide through innovative programs offered in a variety of delivery models. The Graduate School of Education takes seriously its mission of preparing teachers in Massachusetts and across the nation to face the challenges of the future and shape the course of American education.
Reporting to the Provost and serving on the senior leadership team, the Dean will collaborate with the Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, the Dean of the Art Institute of Boston and the Dean of Lesley College, Division/Program directors, faculty and staff, to promote new ideas and concepts for programs which will inspire a dedicated commitment to excellence in teaching. The Dean is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of the School, including: initiating plans for short- and long-term goals, planning and managing enrollments and budgets, and managing the academic leadership of the school. Attention to growth of on-site, off-campus, and online programs is integral part of this position, as is a proven commitment to diversity, fairness, and equal opportunity. The Dean is a member of the President’s council.
The Dean will:
Qualifications
Lesley University seeks a seasoned, creative, and energetic individual who has a deep commitment to quality graduate education and a proven record of success in leading a broad-based strategic planning for academic programs. The position requires a broad understanding of the current educational landscape and a vision of how Lesley might affect reform in schools and classrooms.
· A terminal degree in a relevant field, a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or professional activity to meet the necessary qualifications for assignment of faculty rank of Associate or Professor
· A deep commitment to teacher education and a broad understanding of the current educational landscape
· The ability to work effectively with the University’s administration both as a key member of the leadership team and as an advocate for the goals and needs of the Graduate School of Education
Application Process
Lesley is working with Lansing & Whitfield in this search. Please send cover letter and CV electronically to Margot Lansing at Lansing & Whitfield at margotlansing@comcast.net, or apply directly to Lesley University http://www.lesley.edu/hr/postings.html.
For further information please call Margot Lansing at 781.237.1754. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.